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The Stem Academy
School · Ector County ISD · Odessa, TX
An Ector County ISD charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
4940 S RD, Odessa, TX 79762
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
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Where The Stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,159/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Odessa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,560
Median home value
$218,900
Median rent
$1,338/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Mastery School of OdessaPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Compass Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,448 | Compare → |
| Ector Co Youth CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–11 | 4.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ector County ISD
- Schools in district
- 46
- District spending per student
- $10,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Stem Academy is listed in ECTOR COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Stem Academy
The Stem Academy is a public school in Odessa, TX, part of Ector County ISD, serving approximately 743 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Stem Academy
What grades does The Stem Academy serve?
The Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Stem Academy?
The Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Stem Academy is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at The Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Stem Academy has 43% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is The Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, The Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, The Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Stem Academy?
52.0% of students at The Stem Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 743
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ector County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (432) 552-2580
- Area population (ZIP 79762)
- 40,141
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79762; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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